1485

1485.
25 Sept.
P. R. O.
Fr. R.
1 Hen. VII.
m. 13. (3.)

1. Henry VII. to Diego De Castro And Others.
Licence to Diego de Castro, Fernando di Caryon, and
Pedro de Miranda, merchants of Spain, to freight the following
vessels, viz., the Sancta Maria, of Bilbao, of 80 tons ; the
Sanctus Jacobus, of Bilbao, of 140 tons ; the Sancta Maria,
of Summaya, of 150 tons ; the Sancta Maria, of San Sebastian,
of 80 tons ; the Sancta Maria, of Fuentarabia, of 200 tons ;
and to send them from Bordeaux to London. The relations
between England and Spain are of a friendly nature.—Westminster,
25th September.Latin. p. ½.

5 Nov.
B. R.
3565, fol. 34.

2. Ferdinand and Isabella to [] (fn. 1) King Of England.
Columbus, vice-admiral and commander of the fleet of the
King of France, has captured, off the coast of Portugal, four
Venetian vessels, laden with a great quantity of merchandise
belonging to Spanish subjects. As the capture is contrary to
the treaties with France, Columbus has preferred to go to an
English port in order to divide the booty there. The King
is requested to arrest the said Columbus, and to restore
the goods to their owners.—Alcala de Henares (Compluti).
5th November, 1485.Latin. pp. 1½.

14 Nov.
P. R. O.
Fr. R.
1 Hen. VII.
m. 14. (2.)

3. Henry VII. to Diego De Cadagua.
Licence to Diego de Cadagua, merchant of Spain, to load
a ship, called the Sancta Maria, of 150 tons, with wines, &c.,
at Bordeaux, and to bring the same into England.—Westminster,
14th of November.Latin. p. ¼.